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New treatment option for Dental Caries
Official title Oral Health Intervention in Adult Primary Care
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06555029
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study is a Stage III cRCT to test the efficacy of multi-level interventions at the practice- and provider-level to address low dental utilization (attendance) among Medicaid-enrolled older adults 55 years or older attending non-urgent primary care visits (PCV) in MetroHealth practice settings. Twelve practices will be randomized into two arms: A) Intervention arm will receive the multi-level intervention that includes: 1.
- Time commitment: about 24 months
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 55 and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Practices:
- Use Epic EHR
- Have older adults covered by Medicaid
- Located within 60 miles of the CWRU research offices Provider (medical staff or clinician): Medical staff (MA, nurse):
- Do not float between practices
You likely can't join if
- The presence of any serious medical health condition (such as dementia or other cognitive disorder not allowing them to participate) where the...
- The presence of any serious mental health disorders such as schizophrenia where the clinician indicates they should not participate.
See the full eligibility criteria
- Practices:
- Use Epic EHR
- Have older adults covered by Medicaid
- Located within 60 miles of the CWRU research offices Provider (medical staff or clinician): Medical staff (MA, nurse):
- Do not float between practices
- Plan not to leave practice within a year
- Provide a signed and dated consent form Clinicians (Physician, NP):
- Have a minimum of 2 patient-care days per week
- Do not float between practices
- Plan not to leave practice within a year
- Provide signed and dated consent form Older Adult/Patient Participant:
- Enrolled in CareSource Medicaid Plan
- Female or male aged 55 years or older
- Attending non-urgent primary care visits (PCV) at enrolled site
- Provide signed and dated informed consent form
- Planning to stay in the immediate area for the next year
- Enrolled in the Adult Wellness Registry
- The presence of any serious medical health condition (such as dementia or other cognitive disorder not allowing them to participate) where the clinician indicates they should not participate.
- The presence of any serious mental health disorders such as schizophrenia where the clinician indicates they should not participate.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The study runs about 24 months per participant, based on its public description. The team confirms the exact schedule and number of visits before you enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 55 years and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Cleveland, Ohio, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.